Best Assisted Living Facilities in Boston, MA

Average senior living costs in Boston, Massachusetts range from $6,352 per month for independent living to $9,226 for a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home. There are plenty of options in between, including assisted living at $7,213 per month and memory care at $7,212. For those considering a semi-private room in a nursing home, the cost is $7,091, while a private room averages $7,319. With these varied choices, you can find a living arrangement that fits your needs and budget.

Assisted living costs in Boston average $7,213 per month, which is notably higher than the cost in nearby cities. For example, the average cost of assisted living in Brockton is $6,886, which is $327 less than in Boston. Similarly, Millis-Clicquot has an average cost of $6,744, making it $469 less than Boston.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Boston compares to Massachusetts and the national average:

Boston offers 7 of the 365 senior living communities in Massachusetts. If you decide to extend your search to the cities near Boston, there are 285 facilities.

In Boston, Massachusetts, seniors make up around 28.1% of the city's total population of 665,945. This demographic includes 10.8% in their 50s, 9% in their 60s, 5.3% in their 70s, and 3% in their 80s and over. The overall gender distribution is slightly more female, with 51.8% female and 48.2% male residents. Concerning marital status, 31.3% of Boston's seniors are married, 9.6% are divorced, 55.4% have never married, and 3.7% are widowed. Boston boasts a diverse senior population with 48.6% identifying as White, 22.5% as Black, and 9.7% as Asian. Furthermore, 12% are mixed race, 19.6% are Hispanic, and 6.8% identify as other, alongside smaller portions of Native American and Pacific identities, reflecting a rich tapestry of cultures and backgrounds.